Full TimeENNorth America
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
We’re hiring experienced Tailings Operators to join our Coarse Tailings Operations team in Fort McMurray. If you bring an extraordinarily strong safety mindset and are looking for a rewarding, hands‑on opportunity in the oil sands, this is your chance to make an impact. Join a team that values operational excellence, teamwork, and doing the job right—we’d love to hear from you!
What we offer:
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
Minimum Requirements:
Three or more years of experience as a tailings cell dozer operator; experience in an oil sands mine is preferred
Experience operating mechanical equipment such as pumps, light plants and hydraulic power units would be an asset
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Responsibilities:
Adhere to all safety and environmental requirements while maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in the assigned area
Safely operate tailings heavy equipment (including D8 cell dozer, line patrol, forks, backhoe, grader, transporter, and/or fuel truck) to support efficient operations
Perform tailings cell construction and maintenance in both summer and winter conditions, including dyke maintenance, nipple pipe installation/removal, track packing, and spill box monitoring
Prepare tailings pedestals for future cell construction by drying dykes, building ramps, and reading and interpreting survey stakes
Complete equipment inspections and logbooks, communicate significant changes to the team lead, and ensure clear communication during shift handovers
Perform tailings line switches with clear communication to the control room specialist and execute equipment isolations to support maintenance activities
Location and other Key Details:
You will work out of our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray, Alberta
The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts)
This position is safety sensitive
In your resume, please provide the type and size of the equipment you have operated and length of time of your employment with each company
This is not a camp-based role
If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.
